A well-deserved promotion to Senior Access Consultant.
Architecture & Access is proud to celebrate the recent promotion of Sarah McCarthy to Senior Access Consultant, recognising her significant contribution to both our projects and our team.
With more than 14 years of experience in access consulting, Sarah brings a unique combination of technical knowledge, practical problem-solving and design understanding to her projects. As an accredited access consultant and qualified interior designer, she has developed a strong appreciation of how people interact with the built environment and how thoughtful design can enhance usability, dignity and independence for all.
As an accredited Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Assessor and Livable Housing Design Guidelines (LHDG) Assessor, Sarah is skilled at balancing technical requirements with practical design solutions.
Experience across Victoria and beyond
Throughout her career, Sarah has worked on a broad range of projects spanning education, health, sport and recreation, government infrastructure, transport and commercial developments.
Here experience includes:
- Major health projects, including the Victorian Heart Hospital, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment and Swan Hill Emergency Department.
- Education projects for Geelong Grammar School, Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School, Melbourne Grammar School and VSBA school facilities.
- Community and civic projects including South Melbourne Town Hall refurbishment, Brimbank Aquatic & Wellness Centre, Flemington Community Centre and the Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre.
- Sport and recreation facilities such as the Parramatta Eels Centre of Excellence, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs Centre of Excellence and Box Hill Oval redevelopment.
- Significant transport and commercial projects, including Melbourne Airport upgrades and multiple developments at Chadstone Shopping Centre.
This diverse project experience has provided Sarah with a broad understanding of accessibility challenges across different sectors and project types.
A well-deserved promotion
Sarah’s promotion to Senior Access Consultant reflects her continued professional growth, technical expertise and dedication to delivering excellent outcomes for clients. She has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to quality, while contributing positively to the culture and success of the business.
In her new role, Sarah will continue to support and mentor team members, sharing her knowledge and helping to further strengthen the capabilities of the access team. Her professionalism and collaborative approach, makes her a highly valued member of the organisation.
